Traffic Tech: Reasons Sought for Repeat Drinking and Driving

007444721996PDFBriefHS-042 205Drunk driversDrunk drivingRepeat offendersRecidivismInterviewingBehaviorPsychologydriving under the influence (DUI)driving while intoxicated (DWI)repeat drinking and drivingUnited StatesUnited States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Highway SafetyUS Transportation CollectionThis document summarizes the results of a study about why some individuals repeatedly drive while under the influence or intoxicated, even after being convicted of DWI and after experiencing sanctions. Qualified interviewers asked repeat offenders directly about their life experiences with the legal and adjudication process, as well as about their personal backgrounds. All of the taped interviews were reviewed in an attempt to identify reasons for repeating the behavior, countermeasures or sanctions experienced, and perceptions about those measures, and to learn about any suggestions repeat offenders might have for discouraging or stopping DWI. Promising countermeasures and sanctions are listed.93